To encourage tourism and build recreational potential, the government has targeted several Bangkok canals for an infrastructure development program.
Bangkok’s Klong Bang Lamphu, Klong Ong Ang, Klong Bangkok Noi, Klong Chakphra, and Klong Mon canals are a combined 15km long. They were selected from 1,161 canals in the capital for infrastructure development. The program is aimed at growing tourism and enhancing the capital’s recreational potential thus drawing more visitors to the city.